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INTERVIEW-Olympics-Singapore's Ser Miang Ng bids for IOC top job
ReutersBy Karolos Grohmann May 16 (Reuters) - Singapore's Ser Miang Ng officially launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying he wanted youth to play a central role in the movement and to see IOC members more...Tags: Elections, Sports Organizations, University of Paris, Politics, International Boxing Federation
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Olympics-Sochi to unveil medals for 2014 Games this month
ReutersMOSCOW, May 16 (Reuters) - Medals for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi will be unveiled at this month's gathering of top sports and Olympic officials, local organisers said on Thursday. The medals will presented at the International Olympic Committee's...Tags: Sports Organizations, Olympic Games, Awards and Prizes, 2014 Winter Olympic Games, Sports
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AP Exclusive: Dick Pound's WADA report cites major failings in global drug-testing
AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Former WADA president Dick Pound has written a report for the World Anti-Doping Agency assessing the current state of drug-testing. It doesn't paint a pretty picture. Despite increased testing and scientific advances to detect more...Tags: Tour de France, Politics, World Anti-Doping Agency, Track Cycling, Erythropoietin
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Iran beats US 6-1 in wrestling exhibition at Grand Central Terminal
AP Sports WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Iran's wrestling team visited the United States for the first time in a decade and found a virtual home meet. The fans waving Iranian flags and stomping on the temporary bleachers were treated to a show of dominance by the wrestling...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Grand Central Terminal, Sports Organizations, Times Square, Wrestling
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Sports federations targeted under Swiss anti-corruption plan
ReutersBy Brian Homewood ZURICH, May 15 (Reuters) - The Swiss cabinet proposed tightening anti-corruption laws on Wednesday, pointing to the international sporting federations based in the country as targets of the suggested changes. "Switzerland is among...Tags: Corporate Crime, Government, Soccer, Sports Organizations, Politics
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Olympics-India eyes return to Olympics with government guarantees
ReutersBy Karolos Grohmann May 15 (Reuters) - India has assured the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of the Olympic movement's autonomy in the country in a first step towards mending relations after the nation was banned from the Olympics over government...Tags: Government, Sports Organizations, National Government, Politics, Sports
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Singapore's Ng Ser Miang to make IOC presidency bid
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Thursday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday. The IOC Vice President is set to become the...Tags: Political Fundraising, Elections, Boxing, Sports Organizations, Politics
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Iran, Russia, U.S. unlikely allies at the U.N. to save wrestling
ReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, Iran and Russia may be at odds over issues including Syria's civil war and Tehran's nuclear ambitions, but on Tuesday their wrestling teams formed an unlikely coalition at the United Nations to keep their...Tags: New York City, Russia, Grand Central Terminal, Wrestling, United Nations
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Kenyan running great Keino backs Bach's IOC bid
ReutersNAIROBI (Reuters) - Thomas Bach, bidding to become president of the International Olympic Committee, was backed on Saturday by Kenyan running great Kipchoge Keino who said the German would press on with reforms and an anti-corruption drive. Bach, an...Tags: Elections, Sports Organizations, Politics, Sports
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Olympics-Singapore's Ng Ser Miang set to make IOC presidency bid
ReutersBERLIN, May 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Wednesday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday. The IOC Vice President is set to...Tags: Political Fundraising, Sports Organizations, Politics, Sports
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Olympics-Doping trial should not penalise Madrid bid - Blanco
ReutersMADRID, May 3 (Reuters) - The "Operation Puerto" trial into a doping ring in professional cycling has been "a mistake and a disaster" for Spanish sport but Madrid's bid for the 2020 Olympics should not be penalised as a result, according to bid chief...Tags: International Cycling Union, Justice System, Cycling Trial, Cycling, Sports Organizations
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Olympics-Kenyan running great Keino backs Bach's IOC bid
ReutersNAIROBI, May 11 (Reuters) - Thomas Bach, bidding to become president of the International Olympic Committee, was backed on Saturday by Kenyan running great Kipchoge Keino who said the German would press on with reforms and an anti-corruption drive. Bach,...Tags: Elections, Sports Organizations, Politics, Sports
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